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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Kahoohalphala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Kennedy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Titus Kahoohalphala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahoohalphala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kahoohalphala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahoohalphala is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennedy trying to control here.
Kennedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is defending well.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kahoohalphala has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Kahoohalphala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kennedy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kennedy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kahoohalphala perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kahoohalphala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kennedy's head.
Kahoohalphala seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kahoohalphala is nestled in close to Kennedy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but Kennedy is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahoohalphala trying to control from Kennedy's half guard. Kennedy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kahoohalphala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kahoohalphala throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kennedy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kennedy keeping moving, preventing Kahoohalphala from controlling successfully.
Kahoohalphala distracts Kennedy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kahoohalphala postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kahoohalphala throws a strike but Kennedy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but Kennedy passes easily into half guard.
Kennedy prevents Kahoohalphala from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kahoohalphala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kennedy's guard.
Kennedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala distracts Kennedy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kennedy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahoohalphala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kennedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahoohalphala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennedy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kennedy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala is working Kennedy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahoohalphala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala throwing strikes from guard but Kennedy blocks nicely.
Kahoohalphala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kennedy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kahoohalphala is refusing to be controlled, as Kennedy sits in half guard.
Kahoohalphala is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kahoohalphala trying to control but Kennedy postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy prevents Kahoohalphala from improving his position.
Kennedy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kahoohalphala controls his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kahoohalphala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kahoohalphala working for a triangle but Kennedy defends it easily.
Kahoohalphala controls Kennedy momentarily but Kennedy frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy won't allow Kahoohalphala to sweep him here.
Kennedy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kennedy stopping the sweep attempt from Kahoohalphala.
Kahoohalphala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kennedy!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot there that rocks Kennedy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kahoohalphala thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kahoohalphala misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kahoohalphala working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kahoohalphala scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kennedy?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kahoohalphala has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kennedy's face.
Kennedy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala unloads with some shots from mount but Kennedy bucks and avoids them well.
Kahoohalphala lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kennedy hang on?
Kahoohalphala landing shots from mount.
Kahoohalphala landing strikes from the mount and Kennedy is in trouble!
Kahoohalphala with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahoohalphala unloading with bombs!
Kahoohalphala raining down shots from the mount!
Kahoohalphala avoids the attempt from Kennedy to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahoohalphala unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Kahoohalphala dominated that round.
That's time! Kahoohalphala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kahoohalphala steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kennedy. That one must have hurt.
Kahoohalphala tries to bum rush Kennedy with a series of wild strikes but Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Kahoohalphala.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
Kahoohalphala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kahoohalphala.
Kennedy slaps away a takedown attempt from Kahoohalphala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kahoohalphala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kennedy momentarily.
Kahoohalphala misses with a looping left.
Kennedy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahoohalphala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kennedy drops his hands momentarily and Kahoohalphala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kennedy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kahoohalphala throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kahoohalphala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kennedy's head.
Kahoohalphala drops an elbow to the side of Kennedy's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kahoohalphala connects with a nice short shot to Kennedy's temple.
Kahoohalphala moves nicely into side control.
Kahoohalphala misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kahoohalphala lands some shots froms side control.
Kahoohalphala trying to control the position but Kennedy is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kahoohalphala cracks Kennedy with a big elbow.
Kahoohalphala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Kennedy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kennedy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kahoohalphala.
The strikes coming from Kahoohalphala are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kahoohalphala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kahoohalphala scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kennedy to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Kahoohalphala.
Kennedy regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kahoohalphala's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kahoohalphala with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kahoohalphala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kennedy defending well though.
Kahoohalphala thows a huge punch but Kennedy dodges it nicely.
Kahoohalphala winds up and cracks Kennedy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kahoohalphala working over Kennedy with some ground and pound. Kennedy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kahoohalphala wants to control but Kennedy is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kahoohalphala thows a huge punch but Kennedy dodges it nicely.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kahoohalphala throwing shots but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
Kahoohalphala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahoohalphala works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kahoohalphala postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kennedy looks a forlorn figure.
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot there that rocks Kennedy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kahoohalphala looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kahoohalphala is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kennedy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kennedy is rocked!
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
Kahoohalphala lands a big shot to the head and Kennedy winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Titus Kahoohalphala!
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RATING
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